Understanding Building Construction Types
Feb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
Firefighter Savings Strategies: Budgeting & Financial Stability
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Firefighting News and Community - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
News. Explore FirefighterNation™’s news section, which covers the latest news and updates specifically for firefighters. We cover a wide range of topics including industry trends, safety ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
May 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - FirefighterNation: Fire …
Feb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
Understanding, Anticipating & Avoiding Flashover
Aug 1, 2008 · It goes without saying: Firefighting is dangerous work. Responding, for example, to a compartment fire, firefighters are faced with dynamic, rapidly changing conditions that present a significant ...
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
Aug 1, 2014 · The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
Sep 7, 2021 · Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube page. See video of the FDNY’s new 2021 tower ladder responding from its Amsterdam Avenue station on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY.
The Four Warning Signs of Flashover - FirefighterNation: Fire …
May 30, 2020 · Rollover. Rollover is a reliable sign of a flashover but because of thick, black smoke it may not be visible. You may not be in the room that is on fire; therefore, you might not see it.